Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Fluorescent
Gem Quality
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| Origin Location |
Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia |
| Description |
This piece features several nice leaf green to purple miniature cubes, some partial and some well formed, with attractive, yellowish hues on the groundmass, interspersed between several tiny cream colored calcite crystals. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Fluorescent |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Fluorite: CaF2
calcium fluoride *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
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Fluorite Fluorite Tourmaline var. Elbaite Fluorite  Tourmaline var. Elbaite Fluorite |
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